Incredible Comeback: Crusaders defeat Hardin-Simmons 34-28

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TOP 10 SHOWDOWN

No. 7 Hardin-Simmons  vs.   No. 2 UMHB

"There’s a lot riding on the Hardin-Simmons game, more than just a rivalry."

-Former UMHB center Steve Sellers on what the Hardin-Simmons game means to the Cru

The winner of this annual matchup has won a share of the ASC title every year since 1998

Excitement builds inside Crusader Stadium

“The World Revolves Around Your Spine.”

The contest is underway at Crusader Stadium

Belton, Texas

Cowboys score on their first drive, Crusaders respond with 27 yard TD pass from Kyle King to KJ Miller 

At the end of Q1 UMHB: 7 HSU: 7

KJ Miller

HSU tallied rushing TDs of 33 yds, and 65 yds as the Cowboys dominated in second quarter

At the end of Q2 UMHB: 7 HSU: 28

Jefferson Frtiz calls the defense to action.

RB Kenneth Comier with 31 rush yds on Cru's first drive of second half...Kyle King with 9-yd TD to end drive

11:57 Q3 UMHB: 14 HSU: 28

UMHB's offense roars to life, scoring on first 3 possessions of Q3

At end of Q3:  UMHB: 28 HSU: 28

OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE CODE OF THE CRU

Brandon Jordan comes up with the game's biggest catch...a 14-yd TD reception to put UMHB in front

6:06 in Q4:  UMHB: 34 HSU: 28

The Cru defense put together a strong second half, shutting out HSU

UMHB defense protects the lead on HSU's final drive. DB Jayden Smith comes up with an interception, sealing the win

FINAL UMHB: 34 HSU: 28

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“I don’t ever remember a comeback of such proportions."

- UMHB HC Pete Fredenburg 

6 Catches 101 yards 2 TD

BRANDON JORDAN

Always Earned. Never Given

UMHB, now 4-0,  returns to action against Austin College on Oct. 2 in Sherman, Texas

"We stayed real calm at halftime. I said, 'Guys, this is either going to make us or break us'. Obviously it made us."

-Pete Fredenburg on his message to the team at halftime

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